Did you know that your dentist might be able to help you stop snoring? Beyond a quieter night’s sleep, treating sleep apnea is also essential for overall quality of life. There are a number of health risks you could be in danger of facing if you don’t start getting the sleep your body needs.

About Sleep Apnea & Oral Appliance Therapy:Sleep apnea, also known as OSA, can be taking a toll on every aspect of your life as it robs you of sleep and puts your health at risk. Dr. Patrick J. Bannon, a Downers Grove dentist, can help those with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea through oral appliance therapy. Often characterized by snoring and constant gasping for air through the night, you might not be aware that you have the signs of sleep apnea. It could be that your sleeping partner has asked you to do something about that snoring.

It’s also possible that you’re suffering without knowing it but that you aren’t getting adequate oxygen throughout the night. It could be partially waking you dozens of times per night.

An Alternative to a CPAP MachineThe #1 prescription for sleep apnea is a CPAP machine. But this machine, while effective, has a very low compliance rate with patients because it’s disruptive, noisy, and uncomfortable to wear. Oral appliance therapy offers an alternative to CPAP machines that can work very well through a specially designed oral appliance that optimizes the position of your jaw while you sleep. This results in your airway staying open while you sleep and gives you a deep and restful sleep without the common side effect of OSA --- snoring.

The dental care team at Dr. Patrick J. Bannon’s office strives to put every patient at ease during appointments. Talk to us about your sleep apnea and snoring to find out if oral appliance therapy might be able to help you get the deep and restful sleep your body needs.